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reconnaissance

/rɪˈkɒnɪsəns/

/rɪˈkɑːnɪsəns/

reconnaissancenoun

reconnaissances

Translations

The military conducted a reconnaissance of the enemy territory.

Военные провели разведку вражеской территории.

Additional translations

разведывательная миссия

разведывательная операция

разведывательное исследование

Definitions

The act of scouting or exploring to gather information, especially for military purposes.

The soldiers conducted a reconnaissance of the enemy territory before launching the attack.

A preliminary survey to gain information.

The team went on a reconnaissance to assess the potential site for the new project.

A specific reconnaissance mission or sortie.

Two reconnaissances were carried out before the main offensive.

Synonyms

reconnaissanceadjective

/rɪˈkɒnɪsəns/

/rɪˈkɑːnɪsəns/

Attributive use in phrases such as "reconnaissance aircraft" meaning 'used for reconnaissance'.

Definitions

Designed for or involved in reconnaissance.

The army deployed several reconnaissance drones along the border.

Synonyms